Once into the burn, cairns and bit of tread generally indicate where the trail goes. Wednesday, I headed back up over Peepsight Pass and down to the signed junction. The trail goes up the V shaped mini valley a little way, then climbs the side heading northeast toward Rock Lake. Thursday, I headed up Andrews creek trail to the junction with the Boundary Trail, and nearby Spanish Cabin. There was also a new “trail unmaintained” sign about 100 ft down where the Spanish Creek Trail headed. The trail starts at 3,050 ft. Andrews Creek Campground is here. After crossing Andrews creek, the right branching trail is the Peepsight Trail. It then started traversing up. Up to the right a hundred yards or so is a hunting camp. Andrews Creek Trailhead Provides access to:Andrews Creek Trail #504 within Pasayten Wilderness. Are the goats carrying your gear and food? The Peepsight Trail has been relocated from where a lot of somewhat older maps show it. The Remmel-Spanish Camp area is very popular with horse users as there is plenty of grazing. The Pasayten Wilderness is a 531,539 acres (215,106 ha) protected area located within Okanogan National Forest and Mount Baker National Forest in Washington state, centered on the Three Forks (48°54′02″N 120°38′01″W) of the Pasayten River, a tributary of the Similkameen River. 428 W. Woodin Avenue Thirtymile Trailhead takes you up the Chewuch River Trail and has two options, Fire Creek (possible fire damage still) and Four Point Creek. This area was also part of the 2003 fire. Jump to: Trail Talk Partners Trip Reports Public Lands Stewardship Pacific NW History Gear Talk Food & Grub Photography Talk Support & Feedback Links Full Moon Saloon The Trading Post Except for the first bit of trail near the trailhead, the whole length of the trail has been burned by the 2003 fire, or north of Andrews pass, by last year’s Diamond Creek Fire. Trees have not yet recovered from recent fires. The cairns were on the slope a bit above the open meadow area…likely because that’s where the rocks were available. Long trails that travel through countless meadows, have epic vistas, and are often lonely are my favorite. Andrews Creek Trail Drive 23.5 miles north out of Winthrop on the Chewuch River Road. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Shortly beyond the sign is a nice unburned bench at about 7,100 ft. elevation, with open mixed larch, fir and pine woods; and a meadow area. At about 4.4 miles from the trailhead the trail tops what appears to be an old terminal moraine with a view up the valley. There is a small forest service temporary sign on a tree with the trail name. Because this is such a popular area, take care to locate your camp out of sight of the trail, away from the lakes and Forest Service cabin where it will cause minimum impact on other visitors and to the land. Thanks. Many snags along the trail could come down in windy weather in the burn area. From Winthrop, Washington drive 6 miles north on paved West Chewuch Road (County Road number 1213) to stop sign. Friday, I hiked back west on the Boundary Trail, then south on Andrews Creek Trail, again staying at the camp 8 miles from the trailhead. Highlights: There are few outstanding views until one reaches Andrews Pass and the Spanish Camp area. (509) 653-1401, Wenatchee River Ranger District This time of year, it’s easy to cross by stepping on rocks. Quite a bit of the country immediately north of the Lower Cathedral Lake Trail junction looked like it had been burned by the Diamond Creek Fire…but it was a patchwork with some unburned areas. The self-issuing permits are free and available at trailheads. Forum Index > Trail Talk > Pasayten - Little Andrews Creek Trail: Happy Birthday Sallie4jo ! Twelve miles of trail were burnt in 2003 wildfire. The Aspen had a lot more reddish-orange and yellow color than 6 days earlier, and the willows were showing lot more yellow-gold color; which made the hike out quite enjoyable. Actually, they turned and headed toward Crazy Man Pass. While the Andrews Creek Trail heads up the Andrews Creek Valley, it is rarely near the stream. Descend the trail on the other side of the pass in the Spanish Creek drainage. Directions. This forested trailhead near Andrews Creek is popular with horse riders, has a stock ramp, hitch-rails, and adequate parking for stock trailers. From the pass it heads steeply down in a northwest direction to Peepsight Lake…a nice area. Instead we stopped at Amphitheater Mountain, approximately 20 miles from the trail … From the Lesamiz Trail # 565 junction the Boundary Trail skirts the Amphitheater Mountain meadows which have a few scattered pine and larch. 10237 Highway 12 (509) 682-4900, Cle Elum Ranger District The trail reaches the Meadow Lake junction (4,590 ft) at Ram Creek in 5.5 miles. I headed east on the Boundary Trail. 2108 Entiat Way The trail starts up immediately, gaining about 400 ft in the first 0.7 miles. I’ve heard a little about this and an intrigued by hiking with goats. I finally settled on a plan to start from the Andrews Creek Trailhead and hike some 85 miles to Hart's Pass via Boundary Trail … The Peepsight trail passes by Peepsight Mountain. Billy Goat Switch - Pasayten Wilderness - 27 miles to the Canadian border without mountain passes. The Remmel-Spanish Camp area is very popular with horse users as there is plenty of grazing. The main trailhead parking is on the right side of the road, with a stock camp on the left; and likely other camping in the area. From Spanish camp there are miles of open meadow country to wander in. I camped here the first night. Headquarters It just took time, because I did not want to lose the trail. My long time goal was to hike a large portion of the Boundary Trail in the Pasayten wilderness (described by Mike Woodmansee in his book on Backpacking Washington). It’s gentle at first, but soon starts climbing out of the Andrews Creek Valley. There are many good camp sites in the large area between Bald and Amphitheater Mountains to establish a base camp. Andrews Creek, Peepsight, Boundary Trail - Pasayten, catfish on Andrews Creek, Peepsight, Boundary Trail - Pasayten. The Boundary Trail is one of the finest mountain walks in the state. There’s a short climb up the creek bank. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Andrews Creek Tr504 forms the western boundary of this vast wilderness section, gently ascending the Andrews Creek river drainage to Spanish Camp, through mature forest and meadows. I found a place to camp in a meadow just past the newly signed Spanish Creek Trail junction. Download Our New Official Recreation App! It’s unburned, open woods with a lot of larch. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. The Chewuch River trail is the slightly shorter trail - 20 miles to the lake, with an elevation gain of 3,929'. The Peepsight Trail #525 makes a semicircle: heading up Peepsight Creek, going over Crazy Man Pass, past Rock Lake, and ending at Andrews Pass. I headed east on the Boundary Trail. The first set of photos features Matt Sturgess and Conner Smith, heading in to the Pasayten via the Slate Pass trailhead, and working on the Robinson Creek Trail. Both can allow for a loop. This area was also part of the 2003 fire. The trail starts at 3,050 ft. Andrews Creek Campground is here. Mountain goats are frequently seen around Catherdral Peak area. “The impact [of delaying its opening] would be to the general public as well as commercial outfitters and guides.” And while they have played an important role in forest health, they have caused massive damage to trails; destroying f… The crux of this climb is finding a suitable route up the steep slopes north of the trailhead. (509) 664-9200, Chelan Ranger District I headed toward Rock Lake. The trail goes around the north shore of Rock Lake which has one unburned area. on 1. Over the last 19 years, nine major fires have crawled across the Wilderness. Beautiful meadow wildflowers are abundant. Explore the most popular wildlife trails in Pasayten Wilderness with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until September. The Andrews Creek trail was virtually clear of downfalls. At 8.4 miles from the trailhead is the signed junction for the lower end of the Peepsight Trail. It’s 2 miles from Rock Lake to Andrews Pass. Many snags along the trail could come down in windy weather in the burn area. The federal Wilderness Act prohibits motorized or mechanized equipment in designated wilderness areas without special authorization. I did a scouting run up Little Andrews Creek on Friday. The other three climbing objectives from Peepsight Mountain. The crews began with the Andrews Creek Trail 504, a critical pathway between the PNT at Spanish Camp and road-accessible trailheads along the southern boundary of the Wilderness. In some areas many of the dead trees have fallen. Stay straight. And Pasayten Wilderness was calling our names! Nice stands of golden larch around Peepsight Lake. It is an 8.1 mile section of trail that connects to the Andrews Creek trail. The golden larch were gorgeous! The last ½ mile or so to Andrews Pass showed evidence of horse traffic and was more well defined. Oct 04, 2018 10:36 PM, Washington Trails Association Print map. Very tiring to walk. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. The ultimate destination in the Eastern Pasayten Wilderness is Cathedral Lakes. The area around the cabin has been used as a horse camp. From Spanish Camp there are miles of open country to wander in. Then this week, we went to tackle Glory Slam by Glory Creek. -Ryan, catfish The trail gains little elevation for the next 3 miles or so. The trail soon enters the area burned in a 2003 fire. Water is available along trail. The Pasayten Wilderness is located north of Winthrop in the north-central region of Washington state. Leavenworth, WA 98826 The Remmel-Spanish Camp area is very popular with horse users as there is plenty of grazing. The trail along Andrews Creek is heavily used by hikers, horseback riders, pack animals, and livestock from July through September because it is one of the main access trails into the interior of the Pasayten … 803 W. 2nd Street The upper part was unburned, but the Diamond Creek Fire burned the lower part. Andrews Creek was burned and closed for many years but it is the quickest. The trail starts at 3,050 ft. Andrews Creek Campground is here. 24 West Chewuch Road VERY rocky in the lower half. The 1.8 miles up to the Lesamiz Trail # 565 junction was a patchwork of burned and unburned forest and meadow. Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | Recreation Customer Service Standards | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov, Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recreation/recarea/?recid=59083, Entiat - Lake Wenatchee Area: Upper Mad River Seasonal Trail Closure, Naches Area: Boulder Cave Trail / Day Use Site Closed, Pack and Saddle Stock Weed Free Feed Requirements, New Appeal Regulations for Special Use Authorizations. The Forest Service crew was through the area only once earlier in the summer so I suspect much of the credit for being so clean in September falls to the horseman who use this trail frequently. The trail starts steep then gently ascends the river bottom into the Pasayten Wilderness. And that the fire had burned about to the shore of Lower Cathedral Lake in one area. Additional Trail Information - Compiled by Pierce County Chapter - BCHW Andrews Creek - Pasayten Wilderness - Leads to Spanish Camp and very popular camping areas. No cover. Wilderness permits are required. Entiat, WA 98822 The trail actually swings across the meadow heading northwest. on The trail starts at 3,050 ft. Andrews Creek Campground is here. For food, they just browse along the trail: brush, grass, etc. The Diamond Creek Fire burned up to within about a mile of Andrews Pass, so except for a few small patches, everything was black. 2. In other areas, there are a lot of dead trees still standing, particularly above the Peepsight creek trail junction. The trail then starts climbing northwest toward Peepsight Pass. They were each carrying about 25#. Andrews Creek Campground is here. The Peepsight trail first heads down to a crossing of Andrews creek. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. cuts back to the southwest to go around the south side of Andrew Peak to reach the 7,180+ ft pass between Andrew and Peepsight Mountain. Cairns indicate where the trail heads west across the meadow. The sign pointing right says Rock Lake 2, the sign pointing ahead say Peepsight Lake 1. Lake fishing at Remmel Lake, Airview Lake, Cornwall Lake and the Catherdral Lakes. 5.5 miles out we turned onto another trail and the run began its gradual but brutal climb upward to cathedral peak, although we stopped just short of cathedral peak. Winthrop, WA 98862 Perry, Perry Continue north on Andrews Creek Trail. The area immediately around Upper Cathedral Lake was unburned. There are many good camp sites in the large area between Bald and Amphitheater Mountains to established a base camp for day hikers. Around 3 miles the trail gets into more open rock country and it takes a bit more alertness to follow the trail. Not a good day ride area. Map Information. At 4.9 miles there is a small stream. Pages (2): ... Thursday, I headed up Andrews creek trail to the junction with the Boundary Trail, and nearby Spanish Cabin. The cabin and area right around it, were unburned. It took some care, but between faint tread, cut logs and cairns I was able to follow the trail as it traversed up in a west-northwest direction. An internet search for pack goats should turn up a lot of information. Andrews Creek trail was disappointing for several reasons. The Andrews Creek Trail was a long trail. Hike the trail for 12 miles to 6,680+ ft Andrew Pass, which is less than a mile northeast of Andrew Peak. Go straight from stop sign (road turns into paved forest road number 51) and drive 15 miles to the end of the paved road then turn right for parking at the Andrews Creek Trailhead (some parking also on the left). They are great hiking buddies, but like any animal they take some time. There are many beautiful views of meadows, alpine lakes and rugged mountain peaks. Our trails supervisor for this year, Phillip Walrod, is also a photographer, so he took some wonderful pictures of the crew on this year’s Hofbeck hitch, as we call it. I followed the cairns toward point 7557, east of Crazy Man Pass, they crossed an open area, then appeared to stop. This was a great fall larch trip, with really nice stands of color around Peepsight Lake, the area south of Crazy Man Pass and of course Upper Cathedral Lake. It was mostly cloudy Thursday, but there were a few patches of sun. Seattle, WA 98104. The trail up to this point had been in the old burn. The trail loses about 300 feet of elevation going to a small V shaped notch/mini valley. The trail branches here with the left branch going a short distance to an old cabin. 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